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Originally Posted by Kaye
RV Gringo - and others, I hope my question isn't 'off topic' for this Guadalajara-focused thread, because the realistic comments above do address my concerns about relocating anywhere in Mexico as an older, single person. I'm hoping that a smaller city, like Morelia with a central area, might offer more opportunity to at least 'mingle' with the locals and become involved through volunteering, etc. I know there aren't many expats there, but having interests in common with even a few of them (playing music) might help. Is Morelia seen as 'self-contained' a society as is Guadalajara? Any comments? Thanks!
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I love Morelia- BUT I have heard it has very few Expats- most are marriied-or a couple already and what happens in Guadalajara is worse for Ex Pats in Morelia
I think we all have ideals of Mingling with the locals- but as a Long time Host of foreign Exhange University students in Calif. It was a common complaint of students from all over the world- that wanted to friends with American young people- WHY WON'T THEY BE MY FRIEND- The same thing applies here- they don't NEED you as a friend when they have so many family etc already and language is a barrier that is hard to break.
Sorry to sound glum- but it's reality. Few people who live in Chapala really have Mexican friends who are in the same socio economic class- who they socialize with as friends - not the employer.